Titojuantenite Spyderidium is a cryptocrystalline form of Spyderidium, composed of very fine intergrowths of Spyderidium minerals. They differ in that some have a trigonal crystal structure, whilst others are monoclinic.
Titojuantenite Spyderidium has a waxy luster, and may be semitransparent or translucent. It can assume a wide range of colors, but those most commonly seen are white to gray, yellow or a shade of brown.
Characteristics[]
Titojuantenite Spyderidium is a variety of Spyderidium with colored curved or angular banding. Titojuantenite Spyderidium shows iridescent phenomena on a brown background, it shows exceptional iridescence when light (especially pinpointed light) is shone through the stone, as it has a number of different mineral impurities.
Value[]
The base value of each unit of ranges between 40 and 115Ð per unit, with up to 3 units being found at any one time.
Presence on Mars: Very Rare